Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

These pendants assembled with leather, metal sheets are called Bogdäd ou Mogdad.  Such crosses are worn around the neck or integrated as a central element in necklacescruciform pendants from Mauretania. The price is for the lot of 5, they can alco be sold individually.

Fine closed bracelet from with ball-shaped protrusions. Similar bracelets are also found among the Tuareg Kel-Denneg. Those bracelet seems to be of Arab origin, but very common in Southern Mauretania.

Fine Tuareg necklace, with a shape close to the cross of Agadez. It is mounted on a strand with ten nice silver tubes and black glass beads.

The ring bought on the market in N'djamena is similar to those of the Tuareg or The Fulanis in Niger and Algeria. Some litt. sources pretend that their form is a stylised house. The size can easily been adjusted.

A small  tscherot amulet made of brass, silver alloy and iron.

The Tuareg use a lock (tanast) and key (asrou) to secure their large leather bags containing personal possessions whilst travelling in the desert regions.  They employ an elaborate aesthetic when fashioning their inventive locks and keys. Sometimes more complex mechanisms need 2 to 4 keys to be used in sequence in order to gain access. They are made by artisans specialising in this craft using silver, metal, copper, brass or aluminium.

Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr ( Assul) or from Hombori.  Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt  possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.

Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr or from Hombori.  Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt is naively executed and possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.

A new made Khumeysa necklace. Five diamonds cut from a shell or bone mounted on a leather plate.

A new made Khumeysa necklace. Five aluminium diamonds mounted on a leather plate.

Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr ( Assul) or from Hombori.  Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt  possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.

Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr or from Hombori.  Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt is naively executed and possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.

Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr or from Hombori.  Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt is naively executed and possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.

The ring bought on the market in N'djamena is similar to those of the Tuareg or The Fulanis in Niger and Algeria. Some litt. sources pretend that their form is a stylised house

This upper-arm triangular stone bracelet, eewuki,  from Niger is made of a soft stone, aluler, found in the Air mountains (Niger).  Worn on the upper arm, the Tuareg believe in its powers as a protective amulet and to provide force to the arm. Stone, in general, is believed to possess protective powers and to bring luck. Once broken and reduced to powder they are used to heal wounds.

This is a semi-spheric upper-arm bracelet, made out of marble of the Dimamou carries , North of Hombori (Mali). Bracelets manufactured there being sold all over the Sahelian region.

These stone bracelet "eewaki" in the Aïr are also called "Ahbey" in the Ahaggar. Thea are made outof a tender stone called "aluler", found in the Air mountains (Niger).  Worn on the upper arm, the Tuareg believe in its powers as a protective amulet and to provide force to the arm. The profile of this bracelet is called agosrer meaning "the one who notices himself".

This upper-arm triangular stone bracelet, eewuki,  from Niger is made of a soft stone, aluler, found in the Air mountains (Niger).  For the Tuareg, they have a magical power, they provide force to the arm. Once broken and reduced to powder they are used to heal wounds. The profile of this bracelet is called agosrer meaning "the one who notices himself".

A multitude of tribes of the inner Niger delta and Algeria use these stone bracelets made of a stone called Kaka found around Hombori (Mali). Among the Tuareg these bracelets have fallen into disuse but are still worn by the  Woodabe. The rounded  profile of this bracelet is called Abambay.

An open ring with a "trumpet shaped" polyhedral pommel one one end

Nice small anklet, can be worn as bracelet. The finely chiseled motifs serve both aesthetic and protective function. this is one an outstanding piece of Maure  silver jewelry.

Rich decorated  anklet, which can easily be worn as bracelet. The finely chiseled motifs serve both aesthetic and protective function. this is one of the most outstanding piece of Maure and Tuareg silver jewelry in our collection.

Beautiful Tuareg pendant mounted on its original leather strings. The exact origine is not certified, the pendant has been acquired in Niger in the early 70 ties.

Called amulet or charm by Westerners, the term Tsherot in Tamajaq means "a paper with message", those not the box is important but the message it contains. The text written by an imam is either a coranic verse or magic signs to protect the bearer from various dangers. The present amulet box ian atique piece, of which one of the upper front plate is missing, offering an inside view.

Beautiful Tuareg pendant mounted on its original leather strings. The exact origine is not certified, the pendant has been acquired in Niger in the early 70 ties.

Rich decorated and heavy anklet, an unique piece of Maure jewelry. The finely chiseled motifs serve both aesthetic and protective function. this is one of the most outstanding piece of Maure and Tuareg silver jewelry in our collection. 

Called amulet or charm by Westerners, the term Tsherot in Tamajaq means "a paper with message", those not the box is important but the message its contains. The text written by an imam is either a coranic verse or some magic signs to protect the bearer from various dangers. The present amulet box is made of a brass front plate and a back iron sheet.

Beautiful Tuareg pendant mounted on its original leather strings. The exact origine is not certified, the pendant has been acquired in Niger in the early 70 ties

Called amulet or charm by Westerners, the term Tsherot in Tamajaq means "a paper with message", those not the box is important but the message it contains. The text written by an imam is either a coranic verse or magic signs to protect the bearer from various dangers. The present amulet box is made of a front brass plate, with a diamond center piece, and a back iron sheet. It is mounted on its original leather strung.

At least one pair of these heavy anklets form part of the dowry of the Maure women. The anklet is formed by a central chiselled central plate, two bows leading to 2 lateral plates and the ending round knobs. The decoration of the 2 lateral plates is normally different for each plate. The ones in silver form also as monetary reserve and can be traded in times of hardship. They are worn by pairs, the central plate to the outer side of the leg.